Santa Barbara Symphony Single Tickets on Sale September 15

September 13, 2017

New season will open October 14 in collaboration with State Street Ballet and renowned choreographer William Soleau. Subscriptions remain available.

Santa Barbara, CA — Single tickets for the Santa Barbara Symphony’s highly anticipated 2017-18 season will go on sale at 10 am on Friday, September 15. The orchestra will present a total of nine compelling programs over the course of its coming season, which opens October 14 with an extraordinary all-Mozart concert featuring a ballet world premiere. Performances take place at the Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street in Santa Barbara. Priced from $29, tickets can be purchased at thesymphony.org or through the Granada box office, (805) 899-2222. Complete season program information is available online at thesymphony.org.

Priced from $65, subscriptions remain available and provide the best value. Subscribers save as much as 40 percent off single-ticket prices and receive special benefits throughout the season. To order subscriptions, visit thesymphony.org or call (805) 898-9386.

“We are very proud of this season’s program and expect demand for tickets to be quite strong. In fact, our first concerts of 2017-18 are already generating considerable excitement in the community,” said Santa Barbara Symphony Executive Director Kevin A. Marvin.

KZSB AM 1290 Music Education Center Interview

Music Van docent Mary Jane Cooper and Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Music Director Andy Radford appeared on the Elizabeth Stewart Show on KZSB AM 1290 and talked about the Music Education Center.

Santa Barbara Symphony to Hold Youth Ensemble Auditions

July 24, 2017

Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Symphony will hold auditions for its Junior Orchestra and Youth Symphony at Santa Barbara Community Church on August 14, 16, and 19. Auditions for violinists will take place on Monday, August 14; auditions for violists, cellists, and bassists will take place on Wednesday, August 16; and auditions for wind, brass, and percussion players will take place on Saturday, August 19. To schedule an appointment, call 805-898-9526 or email kblakey@thesymphony.org.

“These ensembles offer exceptional instructional and performance opportunities for young instrumentalists,” said Dr. Amy Williams, director of education and community engagement for the Santa Barbara Symphony. “Program participants invariably show remarkable growth as musicians and as individuals. I encourage families throughout the community to take part in the audition process.”

Santa Barbara, CA — Mary Jane Cooper, a longtime Santa Barbara Symphony volunteer, was honored with a Most Valuable Player Award at a luncheon held today as part of the Association of California Symphony Orchestras’ (ACSO) annual conference in Los Angeles. Ms. Cooper was recognized for her outstanding efforts on behalf of the Music Van, the Santa Barbara Symphony’s award-winning outreach program for area children.

“Mary Jane Cooper personifies all the admirable qualities we see in so many of our volunteers – dedication to our community’s youth, a genuine love of music, a warmly engaging personality, and a generosity of spirit. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award,” said Santa Barbara Symphony Executive Director Kevin A. Marvin.

Don Gilman Named President of Santa Barbara Symphony Board of Directors

June 28, 2017

Santa Barbara, CA — Dr. Don Gilman, an internationally recognized author, speaker, and executive coach, has been elected president of the Santa Barbara Symphony Board of Directors. He succeeds Arthur G. Swalley, who served as president for three years. Also elected to the Symphony Board’s executive committee were Pamela Johnston (secretary and development chair) and Kate Parker (member-at-large). Jon W. Greenleaf, who had been serving as secretary, was elected vice president. Christopher D. Harris and Stephen Erickson were re-elected treasurer and counsel, respectively.

“I am very excited to be working with such a talented and impressive group of individuals,” said Santa Barbara Symphony Executive Director Kevin A. Marvin. “Don Gilman is uniquely suited to build on the tremendous progress that the Santa Barbara Symphony has enjoyed under the steady leadership of Arthur Swalley. We are grateful for Arthur’s many contributions to the organization. The Symphony’s future looks very bright!”

S.B. Symphony Announces 2017-18 Season

May 22, 2017

New season will open October 14 in collaboration with State Street Ballet and renowned choreographer William Soleau

Santa Barbara, CA — Subscription sales have begun for the Santa Barbara Symphony’s 2017-18 season, which will open October 14 with an extraordinary all-Mozart program accentuated by a ballet world premiere. The orchestra will present a total of nine enthralling programs at the Granada Theatre over the course of the season, including a pair of non-subscription concerts. Series packages start at $62.

“Collaboration with other arts-presenting organizations in our community has become a Santa Barbara Symphony tradition, and we’re certain next season’s exciting new partnerships will resonate tremendously with local audiences, beginning with the October program,” said Santa Barbara Symphony Executive Director Kevin A. Marvin. “From start to finish the season will consistently offer exceptional concert experiences, which our patrons have come to expect. We invite the community to be part of what promises to be a truly memorable season.”

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